Business Stripped Bare: Adventures of a Global Entrepreneur Branson, Sir Richard

Richard Branson pulls back the curtain on building Virgin from a record shop into a global empire spanning airlines, space travel, and mobile networks. This isn't a sanitized business memoir — it's Branson unfiltered on the deals that worked, the ventures that tanked, and the chaotic reality of running 300+ companies. He covers everything from negotiating with Fidel Castro to launching Virgin Galactic, from boardroom battles to environmental pivots. The tone is conversational, surprisingly candid, and packed with tactical advice on leadership, branding, and taking calculated risks. Branson's philosophy: business should be fun, purpose-driven, and a force for good — even when you're occasionally flying by the seat of your pants. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Virgin fans, or anyone curious how a dyslexic school dropout built one of the world's most recognizable brands.